Summary:
High School For Recording Arts is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a total enrollment of 241 students. The school has a majority African American student population (68.88%) and serves a highly economically disadvantaged community, with 87.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the unique focus of the school on recording arts, the academic performance of students is extremely low compared to state averages. Only 9.38% of 10th graders were proficient in reading, and 0% were proficient in math, far below the state averages of 52.22% and 34.99% respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate of 41.5% and dropout rate of 4.9% are also well outside of acceptable ranges, indicating that many students are not completing their high school education.
High School For Recording Arts has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Minnesota high schools in recent years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.com. Addressing the significant equity gaps, chronic underperformance, and high-need student population will require a comprehensive, equity-focused approach to support the unique needs of this school community.
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